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Image for representation purposes only Somali pirates have abandoned a hijacked Emirati dhow in the Arabian Sea after failing to use the vessel to launch attacks on other ships, security officials in Somalia’s Puntland region told AFP. The lemon-laden dhow, identified as Fahad-4, was seized in late April by an 11-memb
One of what appear to have been several pirate action groups on the prowl in recent days in the Gulf of Aden has reportedly abandoned their efforts....
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Regional conflicts in the Middle East have raised the security risk to merchant shipping, in particular vessels transiting the Red Sea and GoA. Latest Updates 11 February 2026 Following the coming into effect of the formal ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in October 2025, the leader of Yemen’s Houthi movement, issue
The conflict in Yemen continues to impact shipping. Dangerous sea areas and changes in the operational status of ports may occur at any time.
What the Ship (Ep 134) | Updates | Australia Port Hedland | IMO Net-Zero | New Zealand Ferry | Tanker Attacked in Gulf of Aden | Spot Rates Climb in Transpacific October 21, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the top
The Houthis Go Dutch September 30, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the strike against the Dutch freighter MV Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden on September 29, 2025, and the subsequent abandonment of the ship due
Are Red Sea Diversions Continuing? February 12, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses whether shipping has returned to normal in the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb, and the Gulf of Aden following the cease-fire between Israel an
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Home News and Resources News News 22 Jan, 2025 Expansion of West War Proposition Richard Turner Product Development From January 2025, we are pleased to announce a key change to the West War facility. With immediate effect, we are now able to offer coverage for single ‘breach’ voyages.
Houthis Continue Attacks in Red Sea October 12, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - joins Austin Westfall of LiveNOW, along with Hal Kempfer (retired Marine Intelligence Officer and National Security Analyst) to discuss the con
Salvage Operation Setback September 3, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the status of the tanker #Sounion in the Red Sea, the attempted salvage operation, Russian tankers sailing through the region, the rise in war
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Home News and Resources News News 18 Jan, 2024 West launches new Piracy Protection product Richard Turner Product Development This latest product is tailored to meet new patterns of piracy costs to owners, with extended coverage and emergency response expertise Download PDF We are delighted to share that today we have
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Home News and Resources News News 28 May, 2020 Piracy on the Rise Maritime piracy continues to be a major concern in many of the global shipping lanes, but this has now shifted to the Gulf of Guinea, South East Asia and most recently, the Gulf of Mexico. Download PDF Over past years, global locations where Maritime pi
Home News and Resources News News 03 Jul, 2018 Piracy - Best Management Practices Version 5 and Global Counter Piracy Guidance Published Although the piracy risk off Somalia has reduced from its peak of several years ago, the possibility of piracy, armed robbery and terrorist attack in this region and elsewhere are ver
Home News and Resources News News 16 Apr, 2020 New Best Management Practices (BMP) West Africa The International Group of P&I Clubs, in partnership with other shipping industry associations, together with the support of governments and military organisations have published new maritime security guidance for West Af
Chief MAKOi Seaman VLOG ep 038 Our ship prepares against pirate attacks Our ship crosses the Gulf of Aden, the haunt of the notorious pirates of Somalia. The movie Captain Philips was based on true events which happened here.
Home News and Resources News News 09 Oct, 2015 Piracy – Revised High Risk Area off Somalia and Amendments to BMP 4 Following a review of the piracy situation off Somalia, industry organisations have announced a reduction in the size of the piracy “High Risk Area” (HRA) in the Indian Ocean which will take effect from 1
Home News and Resources News News 26 Mar, 2015 Yemen - Security Situation Club Correspondents, The Hodeidah Shipping & Transport Co. have provided the Club with an update on the deteriorating security situation within Yemen.